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Omaha Steve

(99,632 posts) Sun Apr 21, 2013, 11:34 AM Apr 2013

Going on a DU vacation [View all]

Last edited Mon Apr 22, 2013, 09:39 AM - Edit history (2)

UPDATE: My vacation is over already: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022731885

In the last couple months the DU has changed. I've been called racist and had an OP locked.

Same thing on an animal rights post that was an email. I screwed up and should have made an intro note and explained the photo was in the email.

So now even after I add a disclaimer in the title, some people seem to think I favor the position in an OP on a police officer and the NRA.

It started a few months ago. And not just by trolls. Some are DUers I've known for awhile.

I'll still be reading.

May the Force Be With YOU!

Steve

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Going on a DU vacation [View all] Omaha Steve Apr 2013 OP

Come back soon BeyondGeography Apr 2013 #1

Take my example and come back quickly. darkangel218 Apr 2013 #2

+1 In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #13

That's a shame. Don't take things to heart. TwilightGardener Apr 2013 #3

I hope it's a very short vacation malaise Apr 2013 #4

I hope the admins are paying attention Cirque du So-What Apr 2013 #5

some of the people doing this ... CountAllVotes Apr 2013 #16

I'm with ya on the Catholic pedophile enabler part blueamy66 Apr 2013 #103

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Apr 2013 #104

My experience is just like yours. blueamy66 Apr 2013 #105

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Apr 2013 #113

Yes, approaching a tipping point. n/t godai Apr 2013 #18

Same here GCP Apr 2013 #86

I wish they would, I wish they would Hekate Apr 2013 #91

We'll miss you! LiberalEsto Apr 2013 #6

DU isn't even close to what it used to be... trumad Apr 2013 #7

Jury system is majorly flawed ...making DU biased and petty. L0oniX Apr 2013 #26

In some cases a jury vote is no more than a middle school popularity contest. lpbk2713 Apr 2013 #32

The jury system is broken and in need of a serious review and overhaul. Behind the Aegis Apr 2013 #85

Agree. ananda Apr 2013 #34

agreed musette_sf Apr 2013 #83

Not for long, I hope. n/t Smarmie Doofus Apr 2013 #8

I hope you will return very soon. gademocrat7 Apr 2013 #9

Parroting the those above - ChazII Apr 2013 #10

Yeah, give it a break for awhile Omaha Steve CountAllVotes Apr 2013 #11

Come back soon, please. Shrike47 Apr 2013 #12

Don't let Them get YOU down. Octafish Apr 2013 #14

I understand exactly what you're saying. godai Apr 2013 #15

C'mon back soon. DU needs you Omaha Steve. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #17

Wait till they stalk you and find out who you are and attack you personally... L0oniX Apr 2013 #19

I have a stalker too. but i iggied him, so its like he doesnt exist anymore. :) darkangel218 Apr 2013 #28

Beware ...photobucket will cross link your seperate accounts. L0oniX Apr 2013 #29

Steve is very familiar with stalkers pinboy3niner Apr 2013 #46

don't stay away too long mitchtv Apr 2013 #89

A lot of snotty people posting n2doc Apr 2013 #20

+1. totally understand needing to take a break. Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2013 #55

Don't let the bullies here push you out! City Lights Apr 2013 #21

It sucks to be totally misunderstood or have a post totally misinterpreted... hlthe2b Apr 2013 #22

Thanks for the labor posts and come back soon. senseandsensibility Apr 2013 #23

Pro union, pro labor guy here - will miss your OPs. PETRUS Apr 2013 #24

I always look for your posts... haikugal Apr 2013 #25

I too look forward to your posts, and will miss you.... a kennedy Apr 2013 #27

Going to jump on your bandwagon. WilliamPitt Apr 2013 #30

Sticking with DU will make you a better parent... FailureToCommunicate Apr 2013 #73

This message was self-deleted by its author carolinayellowdog Apr 2013 #31

my god CountAllVotes Apr 2013 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author carolinayellowdog Apr 2013 #100

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Apr 2013 #102

Sorry to hear that - this place can be very toxic. nt bananas Apr 2013 #78

I never meant to get others to leave the DU or take a short vacation Omaha Steve Apr 2013 #98

"purely intended to punish and humiliate another DUer" would be a good label carolinayellowdog Apr 2013 #107

DU changed because you had an OP locked? What was the OP about? eom tarheelsunc Apr 2013 #33

Come back soon. redwitch Apr 2013 #35

Looking forward to the return of Omaha Steve. grantcart Apr 2013 #36

Can't say I blame you. progressoid Apr 2013 #37

Crap. I thought there was going to be a DU cruise! Zax2me Apr 2013 #39

Me too! I was ready to get the ole suitcase out. n/t monmouth3 Apr 2013 #62

Hey, you never had complaints from me! Therefore, you have no reason to leave! randome Apr 2013 #40

Come back when your ready.... daleanime Apr 2013 #41

Will miss your Union updates BumRushDaShow Apr 2013 #42

Hi Steve. I understand. Cleita Apr 2013 #43

I've enjoyed your posts and find you to be eminently reasonable. There are lots of bullies here, Flatulo Apr 2013 #44

Perhaps part of the problem is that jurors are not accountable for their decisions. snot Apr 2013 #45

The "good DUers" are turning on themselves. aikoaiko Apr 2013 #47

Uh, well, you got that right! ^^^ Eleanors38 Apr 2013 #56

+1 Hangingon Apr 2013 #74

As you know many of us will miss your posts so please come back as soon as you can. jwirr Apr 2013 #48

Have a good vacation nadinbrzezinski Apr 2013 #49

I understand mac56 Apr 2013 #50

Know how you're feeling Mopar151 Apr 2013 #51

I don't think rude people should have the power to drive others away from this place Voice for Peace Apr 2013 #52

But they are and each group and forum seems to have an entrenched troll that Cleita Apr 2013 #58

I've done so myself and came back feeling better. Sometimes DU is a bit much uppityperson Apr 2013 #53

Well you are one of the best. Hope you can come back rurallib Apr 2013 #54

I am going to miss you............. mrmpa Apr 2013 #57

I don't blame you for the vacation olddots Apr 2013 #59

I sympathize and empathize entirely... PCIntern Apr 2013 #60

Come back soon, Steve. I see what you see, everyday. Eleanors38 Apr 2013 #61

I understand what you're going through, O.S. Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #63

I hear ya.. nt G_j Apr 2013 #64

I will miss you, Steve! frogmarch Apr 2013 #65

I have been here since 2008 but rarely post. The problem as I see it is that SylviaD Apr 2013 #66

Yep....n/t. zeemike Apr 2013 #80

Always enjoyed your stuff iandhr Apr 2013 #67

I had a poster tell me to "grow the fuck up" the other day after I had tried to compliment them Fumesucker Apr 2013 #68

I think that things have gone downhill since we got this system of locking JDPriestly Apr 2013 #69

Let me ask a tangential question, Steve: Buzz Clik Apr 2013 #70

None at this time Omaha Steve Apr 2013 #115

"racist" is hurled at anyone these days Jeremy Almond Apr 2013 #71

Be well, Steve, elleng Apr 2013 #72

DU - wise and otherwise underpants Apr 2013 #75

We thousands of members, you are going to have a few idiots. Just ignore it. n-t Logical Apr 2013 #76

This is a strange place where everyone feels a need to be xtraxritical Apr 2013 #77

I've only been here a short while... lexw Apr 2013 #79

ya. i hear ya. nt seabeyond Apr 2013 #81

Sorry to see yet another DUer I admire stop posting. zeemike Apr 2013 #82

If so then maybe come back dipsydoodle Apr 2013 #84

I've been gone for a couple years and, frankly, it looks exactly like it did when I left. TwilightZone Apr 2013 #87

Yep. And gaming the rec system so that it looks as though they're the majority Number23 Apr 2013 #110

I'll miss your voice on here Terra Alta Apr 2013 #88

Sorry to hear that Steve. Come back soon! smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #90

I'm sorry to hear this, my dear Steve... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2013 #92

solidarity bigtree Apr 2013 #93

Be back soon my friend! hrmjustin Apr 2013 #94

I hope it will just be a short break OS. Starry Messenger Apr 2013 #95

Don't be too long. We need you around here. nolabear Apr 2013 #96

I guess Steve's vacation started already. He quit tending this thread. Buzz Clik Apr 2013 #97

I read all your OPs that have to do with animal rescue. nt bike man Apr 2013 #99

have a nice break limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #101

Some here will call you out for giving an opinion Raine Apr 2013 #106

Hey Steve~ OhioChick Apr 2013 #108

A break now and then does a brain good. cbdo2007 Apr 2013 #109

Too many snarky cruel easttexaslefty Apr 2013 #111

Don't stay away too long. n/t Catherina Apr 2013 #112

Spend a little time in the Lounge. It is fun and relaxing and you can still be in touch with DU. patricia92243 Apr 2013 #114